Undergraduate students planning to either declare or change major should do so during this time

September 5, Monday

Labor Day Holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed

September 9, Friday

Final deadline for undergraduates to apply to graduate in December 2011

September 30, Friday

Six weeks progress reports due in University Registrar’s Office

October 5, Wednesday

Founders Day

October 7, Friday

Instruction Ends for Fall Break 6:00 P.M.

October 12, Wednesday

Classes resume after Fall Break 8:00 A.M.

October 14, Friday

Last day to drop courses without academic penalty

Oct. 17–Nov. 21, Mon.–Mon.

Spring semester advising for continuing students, by appointment

October 28, Friday

Final date for December doctoral candidates' oral examinations

November 1, Tuesday

Deadline for undergraduates to apply to student teach during fall 2012

Nov. 1–21, Tue.–Mon.

Spring 2012 registration for continuing students

November 11, Friday

Filing deadline for one signed copy of dissertation, Graduate School

November 21, Monday

Filing deadline for one copy of thesis, Graduate School

November 22, Tuesday

Instruction ends for Thanksgiving Holiday 10:00 P.M.

November 28, Monday

Classes resume 8:00 A.M.

December 5, Monday

Last Day of Classes

December 6, Tuesday

Final date for complete clearance of December graduate degree candidates.Deadline for final submission of thesis or dissertation to The Graduate School.

December 6, Tuesday

Reading Day

December 7–10, 12–13, Wed.–Sat., Mon.–Tue.

Final Examinations

December 14, Wednesday

Final Exam makeup day

December 15, Thursday

December Commencement, Greensboro Coliseum

Academic Calendar approved by the Faculty Senate 4.1.09; Approved by the Chancellor 6.29.09.

Note: The University allows for a limited number of excused absences for religious observances required by the faith of the student. Beyond the minimum terms and limits of this policy, instructors maintain authority to establish and enforce this policy for the courses they teach. For the complete policy, see the Undergraduate Bulletin.